Question

What two numbers have a product of 234 and a sum of 31? You may have to use a guess and check method.

Answer 1

Answer:

265

Step-by-step explanation:

234+31=265 I use additional

Answer 2

Answer:

13 and 18

Step-by-step explanation:

xy = 234

x + y = 31

Guess and check: go through factors of 234 and find that 18*13=234. 18+13=31 so it satisfies both equations.